I have never driven a Mojave so I am not sure how much different it is than a Rubicon except for what everyone claims. I purchased a new 2022 Rubicon in April of 2024 for a great price being new and still on the lot. I think because it was optioned weirdly, it hadn't sold. Leather interior, soft-top, non LED, spray-in bed liner, MSRP $58+. I really wanted a Mojave but couldn't pass up the deal at $43k.
So, my goal is to make it as close to Mojave as possible and still have the benefits of a Rubicon. I recently added front and rear Sumo Springs, front and rear Mojave shocks, and a 1" Teraflex spacer in the front. I added the spacer since the Mojave sits 1" higher than the Rubicon using a spring spacer. I wanted to go with another 1/2" spacer to reduce the rake even more but that would have made the shocks too short.
As far as the difference in how it rides, I think it's not that different than before. In town driving is definitely not any different. Highway driving seems somewhat smoother at 75+ mph. Again, I've never driven a Mojave, so I only have what I remember from the Rubicon.
There seems to be some arguments about the Mojave springs vs the Rubicon springs. Some say they are exactly the same and some say they have a different rate. They looks to be exactl ythe same length. Does anyone think that changing to the Mojave springs would make a difference in how it rides or again would it be minimal for the cost?
